From the Office of KNOW: Risk Manager of the Year Courtney Davis Curtis
Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.
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This week, Justin Smulison is joined by RIMS 2022 Risk Manager of the Year, Courtney Davis Curtis! Courtney Davis Curtis has been at the University of Chicago for nearly seven years. Currently serving as the Assistant Vice President for Risk Management and Resilience Planning for UChicago, she manages the enterprise-wide insurance programs; including related insurance procurement claims management, alternative risk financing self-insured programs, and more.
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Courtney\u2019s ability to resolve major enterprise-wide challenges, commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, and leadership among professionals in higher education in the past year-plus, earned her the title of RIMS 2022 Risk Manager of the Year. In this episode, Courtney shares how it felt to earn this title, highlights from her career thus far, challenges she has faced, and her advice to other rising risk professionals.
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Key Takeaways:
[:01] About the RIMS Membership.
[:15] About RIMScast.
[:27] About today\u2019s episode with Courtney Davis Curtis!
[:35] Upcoming RIMS webinars and workshops.
[2:05] More about today\u2019s episode with Courtney Davis Curtis.
[2:50] Justin welcomes Courtney back to RIMScast!
[3:41] Justin congratulates Courtney on earning the title of RIMS 2022 Risk Manager of the Year.
[4:50] Courtney shares how it feels to be RIMS 2022 Risk Manager of the Year.
[6:00] Courtney shares highlights from her risk role at UChicago since 2020.
[9:15] Risk trends that are unique to higher education.
[12:31] Courtney highlights both the fun and the challenging parts of being the URMIA President.
[14:22] RIMS plug time! About RIMS Buyers Guide, RIMS-Willis Towers Watson Asia Pacific Risk Virtual Conference 2022, and future content.
[15:46] Does Courtney enjoy being the face of another organization on top of her role at UChicago?
[16:32] Does leading a group outside of her regular responsibilities improve the dynamic between Courtney and her colleagues at UChicago?
[19:50] Courtney\u2019s personal philosophy regarding her career.
[21:14] Courtney\u2019s risk philosophy and how it drives her.
[22:25] Courtney\u2019s advice for her fellow rising risk professionals who are striving for success.
[23:44] When Courtney\u2019s URMIA\u2019s presidency ends and what she plans on pursuing next.
[25:23] Justin thanks Courtney Curtis for joining RIMScast once again and shares some additional links to check in today\u2019s show notes!
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Mentioned in this Episode:
RIMS Events, Education, and Services:
RIMS 2022 RISKWORLD\u2122 | April 10\u201213 in San Francisco! \u2014 Register now!
NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App
RISKWORLD COVID-19 Policy (Updated 2/28/2022)
RIMS-Willis Towers Watson Asia Pacific Risk Virtual Conference 2022 | April 26\u201228th \u2014 Complimentary registration here!
RIMS Virtual Workshop: ORSA Assessment | April 25, 27 & 28, 5:00 pm \u2014 7:00 pm ET |
Special Offer: SAVE 50% with code ORSA50 \u2014 Offer ends April 11 and applies to new registrants only. Register here!
Risk Management Magazine: Awards Edition 2022
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Follow up with Our Guest:
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Tweetables (For Social Media Use):
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\u201c\u2018How much time do you spend leading [and] managing vs. doing?\u2019 \u2026 That was \u2026 a big \u2026 transition for me. I needed to be really leading and managing more, and doing less, \u2026 to make sure we have continuity of operations, \u2026 staffed appropriately.\u201d \u2014 Courtney Davis Curtis
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\u201cI\u2019m not a risk-averse person. I really try to take risks to create opportunities.\u201d \u2014 Courtney Davis Curtis
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\u201c[My advice to \u2026 risk professionals is to] get involved, get involved, get involved. The best way to expand and create opportunities for yourself is to broaden your network. \u2026 Get involved in your professional associations, speak, moderate, and volunteer.\u201d \u2014 Courtney Davis Curtis
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